4:15 PM,
Oct. 11, 2012

If Janna Maria's intends to build a reputation based on pizzas, it will have an easy time of it.

Written by

Peg Hinely
| FLORIDA TODAY

There are some restaurants you just want to root for, and I always pull for the independents.

Janna Maria's on State Road A1A in Indian Harbour Beach is the latest entry to my list.

Specializing in brick-oven pizza and Italian cuisine, there's just something about it that makes me want to add them to my regular-rotation and help spread the word. Maybe it's the fact that the owners are taking a risk to realize their dream; maybe it's the cool, casual, yet upscale-ish atmosphere; or maybe it's the fantastic food. ...